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The Canadian Psychological Association (CPA) is pleased to announce the release of two research-based booklets designed to help kindergarten children with phonological awareness.
The first booklet, titled, Promoting Reading Success: A Teacher’s Guide to Phonological Awareness Activities for the Kindergarten Child, is intended for use by teachers and can be purchased on the Publications page of the CPA website. The booklet is available in both English and French. The second booklet, titled, Promoting Reading Readiness: A Parent/Caregiver’s Guide to Phonological Awareness Activities for the Kindergarten-Age Child, is intended for use by parents and caregivers, and can be downloaded for free by clicking here – you also can find the link to this booklet on the Publications page of the CPA website. If you know of any teachers, parents, or caregivers who may benefit from these booklets, please share this information with them. Background and Additional Information: In January 2024, the Ontario Ministry of Education announced the launch of a new “back to basics” kindergarten curriculum model. According to the Ministry “mandatory learning will include the understanding of sound-letter relationships, developing phonics knowledge and using specific vocabulary.” Embedded in the model, scheduled to be implemented in September 2025, is the need for training at the kindergarten level in phonological awareness to help children avoid the risk of reading failure. When a similar situation arose several years ago, the CPA, together with the Canadian Association of School Psychologists (disbanded in 2019), produced a booklet titled, Promoting Reading Success: Phonological Awareness Activities for the Kindergarten Child in 1998. The booklet, which was well received and distributed widely, contained a series of empirically derived activities for use in the classroom. To address the current situation, the CPA is pleased to announce the availability of an updated, more user-friendly version of this publication specifically intended for teachers. To learn more about this booklet, you can read the Preface here. Further, because of the well-documented significance of involving parents and other caregivers in this extremely important early phase of instruction, the CPA also has produced a free, online version of this booklet for use by parents and caregivers. To download the booklet and read the preface, click here. For any questions regarding the booklets, please contact the CPA’s Science Director, Dr. Lauren Thompson, at [email protected]  Are you a teacher, educator, or administrator in Alberta or British Columbia who has students with dyslexia? Dyslexia Canada is offering a free Dyslexia Awareness kit! Educators can request a FREE Classroom Kit filled with materials for your students to take home. They’ve included stickers and bookmarks for your students, along with samples of their print resources. Also, you can use the Dyslexia Canada customizable slide deck to create a presentation for your classroom or gathering. Do you know a child who is struggling with reading or writing? Do they need a psychoeducational assessment to properly diagnose and support formal accommodations? Dr. Brian Brooks is a neuropsychologist with 20 years of experience providing assessments and recommendations for learning disabilities, with offices in Calgary, Alberta and Vancouver, British Columbia The Cultural Neuropsychology Council (CNC) is hosting its 1st annual International Neuropsychology Day to celebrate the work of neuropsychologists from around the world. CNC chose May 21 in observation of the United Nations World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue & Development.  Did you know that sleep plays a vital role in cognitive function, psychological well-being, and brain plasticity? Adequate sleep can improve memory, attention, decision-making, depression, and anxiety. Although one night of poor sleep isn't the end of the world, chronic sleep deprivation can impair these functions and can even lead to long-term cognitive decline. Learn about how much sleep someone needs and tips for getting better sleep.  Positive Impact of Sleep on Cognitive Function:
Memory Consolidation: Sleep, especially REM sleep, is crucial for consolidating memories learned during the day, making it easier to retrieve and use them later. Improved Attention and Focus: Well-rested individuals exhibit better attention spans, focus, and concentration, which are essential for learning and performing tasks effectively. Enhanced Decision-Making: Sleep deprivation can impair decision-making abilities, leading to poor judgment and slower reaction times. Emotional Regulation: Adequate sleep helps regulate emotions, reducing irritability and improving the ability to cope with stress. Brain Plasticity: Sleep is vital for "brain plasticity," the brain's ability to adapt to input and learn new information. Brain Waste Clearance: During sleep, the brain clears away metabolic waste products that accumulate during the day, which is important for overall brain health. Improved Learning and Memory: Sleep allows the brain to process information, consolidate memories, and undergo maintenance processes that help us function during the daytime. Negative Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Cognitive Function: Impaired Memory: Sleep deprivation can lead to difficulty remembering things, difficulty learning and concentrating, reduced decision-making ability, and poor emotional and behavioral control. Reduced Attention and Focus: Lack of sleep impairs attention, concentration, and reaction times, making it difficult to perform tasks effectively. Increased Risk of Cognitive Decline: Chronic sleep deprivation may increase the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Mood Changes: Sleep deprivation can lead to irritability, mood swings, and an increased risk of depression and anxiety. Reduced Creativity: Sleep deprivation can negatively impact creative and innovative aspects of cognition. Difficulty Making Decisions: Sleep deprivation can impair decision-making abilities, leading to poor judgment and slower reaction times. 2025 Educational Excellence AwardNominations Now Open!
(From Dyslexia Canada) Beginning February 14th, you can nominate an individual or publicly funded organization to receive a Dyslexia Canada 2025 Educational Excellence Award. Dyslexia Canada is looking for nominees working in a publicly funded setting who have:
Last year Dyslexia Canada was honoured to present awards to educators across Canada who are making a difference in supporting children with dyslexia. You can review their stories here. Nominate yourself or someone you know. Nominations will be open from February 14th - March 14th, 2025. Click here to learn more from Dyslexia Canada about the award and nominations Neuropsychology is the branch of science that studies the physiological processes of the nervous system and relates them to behaviour and cognition, in terms both of their normal function and of the dysfunctional processes associated with developmental disorders and/or acquired disorders (from APA).
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